Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Kathleen Lahmers

Zimmerman,MN

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Fairview Northland Regional Healthcare Center, excelling in patient assessments and emergency response. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and leadership in mentoring new staff, ensuring high-quality care and safety. Proficient in medication administration and patient advocacy, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fairview Northland Regional Healthcare Center
02.2013 - Current
  • Assisted in patient assessments and care planning under supervision.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses accurately.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and procedures.
  • Supported infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Participated in training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse

North Memorial Medical Center
03.2003 - 02.2013

Cardiac critical care nurse helping manage post operative patient with heart bypass, heart attack, heart failure, and critical medical issues.

Intersectional radiology nurse helping manage sedation during multiple procedures maintaining hemodynamics and recovery

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
12.1988

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Precepting
  • Team coordination
  • Emergency response
  • Relationship building
  • High level of autonomy
  • Staff supervision
  • Cardiac care

Additional Information

I have prided my self on supporting the unit with maintaining productivity and quality of care. While providing growth and mentorship to my fellow colleagues. I enjoy watching new nurses grow in confidence and knowledge in their practice. I have continued to expand my knowledge base by becoming certified in TNCC, PNCC, PALS. I am part of the process of assessing quality items for core products with in Fairview and the skin team.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Fairview Northland Regional Healthcare Center
02.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

North Memorial Medical Center
03.2003 - 02.2013

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

University of Mary
Kathleen Lahmers